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Roadworks are being carried out on Ruxley Lane, a road to the north of Epsom and Ewell borough , in between Stoneleigh and Chessington.

Ruxley Lane will be closed between the Gatley Avenue and Merchant Close exits on Monday to Friday nights from 8pm to 6am.

Roadworks started on Monday (November 4) and will take place for 12 nights, finishing in the morning on Wednesday (November 20).

Surrey County Council has highlighted the importance of working overnight, to reduce disruption during peak times, saying it enables longer uninterrupted working before the closure has to be lifted for daytime traffic, and results in a shorter period of disruption.

One local councillor said the resurfacing is an important piece of work.

"I don't want to stop them from doing it," said Cllr Jan Mason, who represents the Ruxley ward.

"Sometimes you think a road is bad, but it’s just the surface. I would have preferred this closure over summer, when [Epsom and Ewell High School, next door] is closed - but we want some dry weather to do this work," she added.

She said there have been a number of road surveys to check this was the best course of action for the roads, and the timings mean works will not interfere with the school day.

A map shows the areas of the road affected by roadworks (Image: Google Maps)

Surrey County Council's website states the Quality Line 418 bus service will be diverted during working hours.

The local authority has warned that the road must be kept free from parked vehicles and that any vehicles parked there will be towed away to a nearby road.

Cllr Mason said some of the biggest potential contact issues relate to Scotts Farm Road, and access for people who live along its side roads. She said she hopes that work does not continue for longer than is required.

The county council said there will be some noise, but workers will try to carry out the bulk of noisier work before midnight.